Regular Council Meeting

That the March 11, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 25, 2025, be adopted as presented.

That the report of the Director of the Strategy and Engagement Department dated February 24, 2025 (SE-02-2025) regarding the Strategic Plan Refresh – Draft Update Presentation be received.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated February 3, 2025 (CR-2025-05) regarding an update on Phase One of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan be received.

That the report of the Director of Culture and Recreation dated February 21, 2025 (CR-2025-06) regarding the 2025 Strawberry Festival be received; And that, the 2025 Festival Budget showing a surplus of $600.00 be approved; And further that, the recommendation to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement with Roberston Amusements for the supply and operation of amusement rides and midway games at the 2025, 2026 and 2027 festival be approved; And further, that the road closures necessary to execute the festival be approved.

That the report of the Director of Strategy and Engagement dated February 21, 2025 (SE-01-2025) regarding Business Networking Opportunities be received; And that, the Strategy and Engagement Department be authorized to host networking events for the business community, using funds from the Strategic Plan – Grow and Diversify its Local Economy budget.

That th e report prepared by the Supervisor of Planning and Development, dated February 14, 2025 (PD- 11 -202 5 ) , r egarding the request for P art L ot C ontrol E xemption for 1 8 semi-detached units within the Huron Acres Subdivision , be received; And t hat , Council adopt s the Part Lot Control By-law for Blocks 7 to 15 on Registered Plan 12M- 704 ( subject lands ) and include a 3 -year expiration date , as well as clauses that require approval of the final reference plan by the Town of LaSalle prior to its registration.

That the report of the Manager of Planning and Development dated February 12, 2025 (PD-06-2025) regarding the request to remove the holding provision from the property known as 1680 Sprucewood Avenue be received; And that, Council approves the Applicant’s request to remove the holding zone symbol from the above noted lands; And that, Council deems the portion of the closed alley abutting the Applicant’s property as surplus land, and that the sale of these lands is incorporated into the corresponding site plan agreement to be registered on title; And that, Council adopts a corresponding By-law for removal of the holding provision on the subject lands.

That items 1, 2 (a) (c) and item 3 on the Consent Agenda for March 11, 2025, be received.

That the request received from the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus, seeking support for the Canadian and Ontario Governments' negotiations with the United States Government on trade tariffs, be supported, and that copies of the support be sent to those listed in the correspondence.

That the County Council Highlights from the February 19, 2025, County Council Meeting be received.

That the following By-laws be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed: 2025-025 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 8600, as the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended. 2025-026 - A By-law to amend Zoning by-law No. 8600, as the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, as amended. 2025-027 - A By-law to provide that part-lot control shall not apply to certain lands within Registered Plan Number 12M-704.

That Confirmatory By-law 2025-029 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.

That the report of the Director of Strategy and Engagement dated February 24, 2025 (SE-02-2025) regarding the Strategic Plan Refresh - Draft Update Presentation be received.